That "I don't give a darn" attitude is probably why I've shot so many good final rounds over the years when I started the day a few shots behind with nothing to lose. . . and maybe that's why I've shot so many bad last rounds when I was ahead and knew I couldn't afford a mistake.

Golf was my vehicle to competition and I can't play if I can't compete.

Oakmont, you've got to be playing slope.

Confidence is the most important single factor in this game, and no matter how great your natural talent, there is only one way to obtain and sustain it: work.

When I look back on when I grew up, not even football players lifted weights. That was back 50 years ago.

Ask yourself how many shots you would have saved if you always developed a strategy before you hit, always played within your capabilities, never lost you temper, and never got down on yourself.

I don't think about winning the Masters as part of the slam. You want to win the Masters because of what it means to the game.